HB4869

INC TX-LOCAL MEDIA

Introduced·2/3/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4869 provides a tax credit for qualified small businesses advertising with local news organizations.

Illinois HB4869 amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to allow qualified small businesses to apply for a tax credit for advertising with local news organizations. The credit is equal to the amount paid for qualified advertising, up to $2,500 per eligible taxpayer per year. The aggregate amount of all tax credits awarded in any calendar year cannot exceed $3,000,000. Credits are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 26

8:00 AM

House Revenue & Finance Committee Hearing

Mar 26

8:01 AM

House Income Tax Subcommittee Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 18

House

Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee

Feb 6

House

First Reading